...seminar, we will be investigating into the life of a singer and actress, who has recently been engaged to Liam Hemsworth and has made her comeback with a positive image, Miley Cyrus. Does “Hannah Montana” ring a bell to you? It sure does to any teenage girl as Miley Cyrus once used to be American sweetheart playing Hannah Montana in the eponymous Disney series with her squeaky-clean image in the media. After leaving her Disney cocoon for a while, she still makes her appearance in the public as a singer, however, whatever the identities that the media have constructed her as, Miley Cyrus is nowhere near the same squeaky-clean girl she used to be. The 23-year-old pop...
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...Expository STAAR Essay It is important for a person to be himself/herself because it allows them to accept who they are. Finding yourself played a huge role in Miley Cyrus’ life while she played Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. In Miley’s early years, she was seen as a shy, sweet farm girl that was not expected to become a huge pop artist. Miley was forced into a life that did not reflect her personality, which pushed her to make a drastic change. Miley Cyrus is now a top selling pop artist who demands the public’s attention. Cyrus also does not care about other people’s opinions because she is in love with who she is. Miley was the complete opposite of her true self while she was filming the show for Disney, and since then, she has...
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...“Miley has everything a girl could want, she has millions of dollars.” After Hannah Montana was over, she started to do drugs. Now, she doesn’t make the greatest decisions. She also grosses everyone out by sticking her tongue out all the time. Miley wears weird clothes, does drugs, goes to parties, and she’s pretty much out of control now. Miley Cyrus is even like this when she’s on stage. Miley is totally out of control. Miley does drugs, wears really weird expensive clothes, goes to big parties, and she can be a little weird and crazy at times. One reason Miley is out of control is she always has chose the wrong path. Her fans, family, and some friends are mad at her because of it. Miley’s dad is not the only one upset with her. “Many of...
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...Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, she held minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood. Cyrus became a teen idol for her portrayal of the starring character Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana in 2006; her father Billy Ray Cyrus additionally starred in the show. Cyrus subsequently signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records; her debut studio album Meet Miley Cyrus was certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for exceeding four million shipments. Cyrus released her second album Breakout and launched her film career as a voice actress in the animated film Bolt in 2008. Cyrus starred in the feature film Hannah Montana: The Movie and began cultivating a maturing image with her EP The Time of Our Lives in 2009. In 2010, she released her third album Can't Be Tamed, which stands as the lowest-selling record of her career, and starred in the coming-of-age film The Last Song. During production of the movie, she was involved in an on-again, off-again relationship with her co-star Liam Hemsworth; they ultimately separated after ending their year-long engagement in 2013. Cyrus focused on her acting career with several...
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...Bad : Miley Cyrus Who is not talking about Miley Cyrus? At the time I’m writing this, her Wrecking Ball video has 473 271 879 views on YouTube. Everyone has something to say and most of the time, their opinions are the same. And this makes me think that we can’t all argue on a subject without hearing a different point of view. That’s why I’m here to show you how the singer is clearly beautifully bad but still have something great to share that will let you see her from a different point of view. Little Miley wrote in her biography: “The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk” and that’s totally what she did. First, no one can say she didn’t get his attention. Whatever Miley does: she twerks, she pretends to have sex with a wrecking ball, she does something normal or a new video is coming out, this singer is the thing...
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...Anna-Lou Leibovitz Anna-Lou Leibovitz is an inspirational photographer who is known by many for her fantastic work, worldwide. Some things that make her such a good photographer is her ability to take risks. She goes above and beyond the average expectations of a picture in order to truly capture her viewers attention. Whether it be from the shoot with John Lennon’s naked while his legs were hugging onto his wife, all the way to the highly controversial photo of Miley Cyrus’ bare back, which many believed was only used and released for media attention and to make sales, Anna-Lou Leibovitz’ photographs are eye-catching and different from the norm of what society always views in photographs. Another reason why Anna-Lou Leibovitz is such a good photographer is because of the fact that she has a good sense of vision and sensitivity. Lebovitz’ vision is something that truly makes her, because she always knows exactly how many items, and which items to place on a set for a photo shoot. To be a good photographer you need to use the right amount to of set pieces to complement the subject of the picture, not take away from it, as well as be able to take pictures from various angles to test out which would look better, and these are both things that she does very well. She also has a good sensitivity meaning that she is able to recognize the subtleties of colour, texture, and lighting. Anna-Lou Lebovitz is now known as the photographer who tells a story through her pictures. She makes...
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...Olivia Scanlon Mrs. Smith Christian Morality 7 October 2010 Gifted For Mission We have been created in God’s own image and likeness. We posses the special gifts of free will, God’s love and salvation in God’s son , Jesus Christ. Each one of us has special, gifts talents and values given to us by God to enable us to fulfill His mission for us. It is our obligation as moral Christians and human beings to use those gifts to spread God’s message and influence others. Great books often inspire me. A captivating book can put you in someone else’s shoes and it is always interesting to ask yourself, “What would I do in that situation.” Recently, I was inspired by the epic novel, Gone with the Wind, although Scarlett O’Hara does not always make the most moral decisions, her unyielding courage and indomitable spirit are inspiring. These are Scarlett’s talents and she uses them to get through tough times and help her family. I use my own skill and talents as a good student, sister and friend to strive to be successful in life and take care of those I care about. Executing my talents wisely has enabled me to achieve balance between academics, extracurricular activities and my part time job as a hostess. As I like to be the very best I can possibly be and receive recognition for my hard work, I was disappointed to learn that I did make the required grade to qualify for Nation Honors Society this past year. I have interest in learning and would love to expand my knowledge about the...
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...latest celebrity gossip, and political pros and cons. In today’s society visual media is used in new ways, at one time people were only able to watch TV in their homes, now it’s available on digital televisions, DVD, smartphones, tablets, and computers. At one time there were only three major broadcasting networks available (ABC, NBC, and CBS) for viewing primetime movies and shows in America. These networks would appeal to a general family audience. (Lule, 2012) Visual media is an important aspect in many people lives; it provides entertainment for many people. The entertainment media has shaped the American culture and its values in many different ways. Today the young as well as the old try to mimic what they see celebrities do. If Miley Cyrus Twerked on a YouTube video, and her fans went insane over the video, now the young people who are her fans wants to do the Twerk dance in spite of how ridiculous some may view it as being. Parent have to preview the content their children are watching on TV whether it be in movies, videos, or music. After viewing the video on YouTube it is easy to see why so many young people think it’s cool to perform in such a way that depicts moralism. Today our culture is influence by entertainment media displaying sex, money, and violence. Celebrities can have a negative impact on the younger generation in a great way, because many of them would want to live “the lifestyle of the rich and famous.” The young people and some older adults will like...
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...Miley Cyrus: My guardian angel To be able to solidify a single form of media that has changed me, inspired me, or related to me was quite a challenge in itself. Then I thought about the journey I have been on to get to where I am and to where I want to be. The song The Climb by Miley Cyrus connected with me in a way I didn’t expect. It actually brought tears to my eyes. When you think about all the hard times you have gone through to just be one step closer to your dream it’s a surreal feeling. Every struggle I faced it felt like Miley was sitting on my shoulder as my guardian angel singing this song convincing me that the end goal with make the climb feel worth it. "The Climb" is a song performed by American singer Miley Cyrus, for the...
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...analyze the article “Why It’s Annie Leibovitz’s Fault.” This article discussed a controversial photograph taken by the photographer Annie Leibovitz of the 15 year old Miley Cyrus in a sexual, risqué pose. I agree with the author of this article. The photographer has taken thousands of famous photographs, and has been published in magazines, and she should know better. Even though the majority of our media contains sexual representations and explicit images, the photographer should not exploit teenagers. The photographer is experienced in molding her models into the shape she wants. A young impressionable teenager could easily be manipulated into thinking a nude shot is the best way to show off her charm. In the article it says that Cyrus and the photographer sat down and looked at other images and discussed the type of pose they should take of her. In our society, sex is everywhere. This is a problem, because most of the media is exposed to the younger generations. It is making our younger generations think that exploiting themselves is acceptable. When they see a popular teen celebrity in nothing but a sheet, they think its okay to post similar images of themselves on social media websites, such as Facebook, Myspace, etc. This issue brings us to what parents are thinking. In this article, it tells us Cyrus’ parents thought the photograph was a symbol of her natural beauty, and agreed it should be published. I think they should be the first ones to disagree with the publishing...
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...instead argued that it is hypersexualized in its current representations.” Pg 24 * The name is relatively new but the concept has been around for much longer * Page 24- tanisha scott talking about history of twerking- comes from traditional African dances. * Popularized in black America- 1990s and 2000s * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HT7-yFYXyk Cultural appropriation in pop music * selena gomez wearing a bindi on her head during a music video * lady gaga wearing a burqa * katy perry - geisha * while these are examples of cultural appropriation, like miley’s, the question of if they are problematic depends on how the “culture” is used. * Katy perry dressed as a geisha- less offensive than miley twerking because historically, African Americans are a more oppressed minority in America than Asian Americans, who are often seen as a privileged minority. * Madonna borrowed from Indian, Latin American, black, etc. She also borrowed from gay culture and was less criticized because she made political statements and supported homosexuality outside of her music and performances. The other...
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...My Last Song - Emma McNeil “When my world is falling apart, when there’s no light to break up the dark, that’s when I look at you” I sat there. Tears streaming down my cheeks. I just sat there. Was I supposed to remain seated until the credits came up at the end? Or walk out? If I knew before entering the cinema that I would be put in this predicament, would I have continued to go inside? These were the questions that have played on my mind since April 14th 2010. But now, I’m glad I went inside as it allowed me to show emotion through physical tears after seeing my life story being played out on screen. Being a teenage girl, Miley Cyrus is one of the greatest people alive; hence, when she releases a new movie, box offices are bombarded and overwhelmed by teenagers, much like my friends and I. The Miley Cyrus film was titled “The Last Song”, directed by Julie Anne Robinson and based on the book written by Nicholas Sparks. I had previously read several books by Nicholas Sparks, but not this one; this story had obviously been kept for a time that I would be able to truly relate to; a time when I was ready to fully accept what had happened. “When the waves are flooding to shore and I can’t find my way home anymore, that’s when I look at you” Growing up, my best friend was my Dad. In my eyes, he was the greatest man alive; he was some form of superhero, powered to make everything in my life better again. Before I could even speak, my Dad and I spoke our own language...
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...Positioning and Differentiation with Health Care Organizations Two health care organizations located in the same area are Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and City of Hope Research Hospital, both in Los Angeles. Both facilities cater to and are championed by Hollywood celebrities, so in many respects they are similar. Their positioning and differentiation is distinctive in other respects, however. This paper will examine the positioning and differentiation of both organizations, noting their similarities and differences. Cedars-Sinai can boast that “Many a star has been born, literally” there (“Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” 2008). Its location, “where Los Angeles meets Beverly Hills and West Hollywood,” ensures that it serves movie stars and other Hollywood celebrities, and this visibility prompts exceptional care (“Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” 2008). In addition to its star-studded patient list, the hospital is also known for being a teaching and research hospital that has approximately 600 different research programs (“Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” 2008). Even its Board of Directors boasts such notables as Steven Spielberg and Sherry Lansing, and it enjoys celebrity supporters such as Barbra Streisand, Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, and others (“Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” 2008; “Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” n.d.). Cedars-Sinai’s positioning and differentiation are both related to its celebrity image. It has positioned itself as the hospital to the stars by extending...
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...kno wle dge .whart o n.upe nn.e du http://kno wledge.wharto n.upenn.edu/article/finding-co mpanys-co ntro versy-sweet-spo t/ Finding Your Company’s ‘Controversy Sweet Spot’ Dec 05, 2013 Research No rth America Market ing As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Extend the aphorism, and there is no such thing as bad controversy — especially if that controversy causes conversation. By that thinking, any buzzgenerating event, even if wrapped around something less than wholesome, should be a positive f or a company or brand looking to get some attention. But Wharton marketing prof essor Jonah Berger says that’s not the case. Instead, he has f ound that there is a limit to how much conversation can be generated by a modest amount of controversy. Increase the controversy, however, and the volume of conversation goes down — exactly the opposite of what a good brand manager wants. “T hey assume that controversy garners discussion,” he says. “We actually f ound out it’s more complicated than that.” Berger and Z oey Chen, a marketing doctoral student at the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology, discuss these f indings in the paper, “When, Why, and How Controversy Causes Conversation,” published in the October edition of the Journal of Consumer Research. Berger and Chen set up a series of experiments to judge the relationship between controversy and conversation. First, they collected about 200 articles posted on Topix.com, an online...
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...Is Childhood Disappearing? 2012 Brendan Dolman Sociology, Unit 3 5/1/2012 Abstract This is a report to look at the social construct of Childhood and whether it is disappearing. This report explores the history of childhood and current socio cultural influences on modern day childhood. Is Childhood disappearing? Introduction I am interested in this subject area because childhood is a social construct which seems to be diminishing from society. This is of particular interest to me because childhood as we know it has only been about for the last century but now it seems that it is once again diminishing from society. I say this because when looking at childhood from 50 years ago and comparing it to childhood today there is a huge difference. Today toys seem to be targeted at children of ages 1-10 years old but not for children above that age (Manhattan Institute for Policy Research). Children seem to be pushed into the spotlight of adult activities such as the fashion and glamour world in the case of beauty pageants (Daily Mail Online 2011). There also seems to be more of a focus on older children playing on computer consoles with violent games which depict realistic and gruesome actions. These computer games also depict real life situations such as the war in Afghanistan and give these older children the opportunity to play as a soldier in this scenario. Content What is childhood? Childhood is not to be confused with being a child, it is a completely different...
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